Aquilegia desertorum explained

Aquilegia desertorum, the desert columbine, is a perennial species of plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to New Mexico, Arizona, and southwest Utah.[1] It inhabits open rocky limestone[2] areas between 2000m and 2500m altitude.[3]

Description

The desert columbine has red flowers with yellow centre petals, which are very attractive to hummingbirds. The stamens extend beyond the centre petals, and are yellow in colour.[4] Unlike most other columbine species, it does not have an upright habit. Its flowering period is from May to July.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aquilegia desertorum (M.E.Jones) Cockerell ex A.Heller . . 2023 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 26 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Desert Columbine in the Landscape . Love . Steven . Native Plants for the Intermountain West . University of Wyoming Extension . 26 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Aquilegia desertorum . . Flora of North America . 26 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Aquilegia desertorum, desert columbine . 2024-05-20 . www.fs.usda.gov.

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